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The Management of Myofascial Pain
Syndrome
Introduction
During the previous century and early this century, myofascial
pain syndrome (MFPS) was attributed to an inflammation of
fibrous tissue around the tendons, bursae, ligaments, muscles
and periosteum. No obvious proof of any pathological abnormalities
was observed in muscle. Currently, there are still no
signs of an obvious pathogenesis causing the syndrome.
Pathophysiology of Muscular Pain
Afferent nerve fibres to muscle are classified as groups I, II,
III and IV. The open nerve endings in muscle are the main
nociceptive ..